Newcastle

Newcastle is surrounded by history: Visit Hadrian's Wall, one of the finest structures surviving from the ancient world or Durham Cathedral, built by the Normans.

In contrast, Newcastle is modern and vibrant, with pubs and bars as far as the eye can see and a nightlife that rates in the world's top 10. For a quieter pace of life, head towards Kielder Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.

Or for art and culture, visit the Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street (0191 232 7734) which houses the North East's finest art gallery of predominantly British paintings from the 18th century to the present. Or the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, Ocean Road, South Shields, a 17th century building which includes a display dedicated to famous novelist Catherine Cookson, as well as local history memorabilia.

If it's thrills and spills you're after, visit New Metroland, 39 Garden Walk, MetroCentre, Gateshead (0191 4932048). This, the largest indoor funfair in Europe, includes rides such as Swashbuckling Ship, Disco Dodgems and Wonderful Waveswinger. Fun for big and little kids!

Airport information

Newcastle International airport is 12km north west of Newcastle.

By taxi:
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By bus:
The no. 76, 76A, 77, 77A, 78, 78E, 79 departs every 20 mins to the centre of town; cost £1.30 single.

By rail:
Catch the Metro from the airport that departs every 7.5 mins to Newcastle Central station; cost £1.70 single.

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